Citing Coinomedia, Bitcoin’s final 5% of its 21 million supply will take over 100 years to mine due to its halving schedule. The reward for mining new blocks has dropped from 50 BTC to 3.125 BTC as of 2024 and will continue to decrease until 2140. This built-in scarcity mechanism, designed by Bitcoin’s creator Satoshi Nakamoto, ensures a predictable and deflationary supply model.
Only 5% Left: Bitcoin’s Scarcity Explained
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